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EAE 606W

1980 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 606W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,743 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,126 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from nearside rear axel

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

oil leak from nearside rear axel

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split/torn

front no plate cracked/damaged

rear no plate worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EAE 606W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAE 606W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAE 606W registered?

EAE 606W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is EAE 606W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAE 606W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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